Shockwave Therapy Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive, non-surgical procedure that is effective in the treatment of ongoing tendon problems. Also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, or EWST, it uses the power of high energy sound waves to target the painful tendon tissue, accelerating healing and relieving pain. This treatment can be offered for: Shockwave therapy …
Hand & Upper Limb Therapy Hand and Upper Limb Physiotherapy specialises in helping with problems, which arise through trauma to the hand, as well as osteoarthritis, “repetitive strain”, nerve injuries, joint replacements and any general aches or pains of the wrist and hand. The Hand and Upper Limb service assesses and manages both acute and …
From February 2021, the services of tops:health relocated with Viavi:be centre in Summertown. Viavi:be is an advanced health gym, and the eGym resistance and Cardio-vascular equipment deliver evidence based Clinical Exercise service to improve health outcomes. What’s a gym membership like at Viavi:be? You will have unlimited access to both cardiovascular equipment and our amazing …
Foot and ankle pain can be caused by a variety of issues including ankle sprains, stress fractures, plantar fasciitis, morton’s neuroma or achilles tendinopathy. Details of some of these conditions are provided below: Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of pain and inflammation in the sole of the foot, commonly located around the heel …
Our hips are ball and socket joints that have a high degree of mobility but also need to be strong and stable to transfer load from our body to our legs. A range of conditions can cause hip pain, including overuse injuries, arthritis, bursitis and tendinopathy. A more detailed description of some of these conditions …
Elbow pain is a common problem that can result from a variety of causes, including overuse injuries, tendonitis, bursitis and arthritis. Conditions such as golfers and tennis elbow are very common conditions that cause pain around the elbow. Despite the conditions’ names, they are not often related to the sports. They are usually caused by …
Shoulder pain is a common problem that can result from a variety of causes, including overuse injuries, rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder, dislocation and instability, and arthritis. Physiotherapy can be effective in improving shoulder mobility and strength, reducing pain and inflammation and preventing future injuries. The initial consultation will begin with an assessment to determine …
What is sciatica, and how do you know if you have it? If you have lower back pain that radiates into your buttocks and spreads down one leg as far as your knee or even your foot, this could be a symptom of sciatica. In this blog, we explore sciatica, the most common symptoms, causes, …
